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Eterna-Matic Calibre 1489K wristwatch

Partially verified

This vintage Eterna-Matic men's wristwatch was sold through an online auction and is dated by the listing to between 1960 and 1969. The source reports that the piece is fitted with calibre 1489K. Visually, the wristwatch features a circular silver-toned metallic case with straight lugs and a fluted crown at 3 o'clock, attached to a textured black strap. Its light dial displays applied baton hour markers, a printed outer minute track, the signature five-ball logo above 'ETERNA.MATIC', central hands, and a framed date window at the 3 o'clock position.

Dial and case view of the Eterna-Matic wristwatch, lot 63862129
Dial and case view of the Eterna-Matic wristwatch, lot 63862129 — Catawiki. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.catawiki.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Eterna
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
63862129
Source-reported date
1960-1969
Country
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial Configuration

The watch features a light-toned circular dial bearing applied baton hour markers with dark accents, complemented by a printed perimeter minute track. A framed date aperture is positioned at 3 o'clock, displaying the numeral 26.

The dial is marked 'ETERNA.MATIC' beneath a five-dot ball-bearing emblem.

Evidence for this section
  • “Light-toned circular dial marked 'ETERNA.MATIC' beneath a five-dot ball-bearing emblem”
  • “Applied baton hour indices with black/dark accents and a printed perimeter track”
  • “Date window at 3 o'clock showing the date numeral 26 in a framed aperture”

Case and External Mountings

The timepiece features a circular silver-toned case fitted with straight lugs and a fluted winding crown at the 3 o'clock position, mounted on a textured black strap.

Specific metal composition and case measurements are not detailed in the available source text or visual record.

Evidence for this section
  • “Silver-toned circular case with fluted winding crown and straight lugs attached to a black textured strap”

Reported Movement and Classification

The listing designates the watch as an 'Eterna-Matic - Calibre 1489K - Uomo - 1960-1969', attributing it as a men's model dated to 1960–1969 with calibre 1489K.

Because the movement is not visible in the provided materials, calibre 1489K remains an unverified, source-reported claim.

Evidence for this section
  • “Eterna-Matic - Calibre 1489K - Uomo - 1960-1969”

Open research questions

  • What is the exact case metal composition (e.g., stainless steel or plated metal)?
  • Does examination of the internal movement confirm the presence of Eterna Calibre 1489K?
  • What reference or serial number is inscribed inside the case back or on the movement?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Eterna-Matic Calibre 1489K wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Lot Number63862129“N. 63862129”
Model / BrandEterna-Matic“Eterna-Matic”
Calibre1489K“Calibre 1489K”
Period1960-1969“1960-1969”
Sale Price180 €“Venduto per 180 €”

Visible details

  • Light-toned circular dial marked 'ETERNA.MATIC' beneath a five-dot ball-bearing emblem
  • Applied baton hour indices with black/dark accents and a printed perimeter track
  • Date window at 3 o'clock showing the date numeral 26 in a framed aperture
  • Silver-toned circular case with fluted winding crown and straight lugs attached to a black textured strap

Research qualifications

  • Movement calibre 1489K is source-reported and not visible in the photograph
  • Case metal composition is unspecified in the visible listing excerpt

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Orologi da polso in Vendita in Asta Online - Catawiki

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 96e12a9208

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